Tom Daly, baseball player, 1913-1921

Tom Daly

Born: 12/12/1891 in Saint John, NB, CAN

Died: 11/7/1946 in Medford, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-09-23 | Final Game: 1921-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 171 lbs

Full name: Thomas Daniel Daly

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Biography

Tom Daly was a professional baseball player who played primarily as a position player during the early 20th century, with his career spanning from 1913 to 1921. Born in 1891, Daly competed in a total of 244 games, where he made a mark for his consistent presence in the lineup despite the challenges of the era. He finished his career with 129 hits and a batting average of .239, demonstrating a solid, if not spectacular, offensive contribution to his teams. Notably, he recorded 55 RBIs throughout his career, showcasing his ability to drive in runs when opportunities arose. Daly played during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the transition from the deadball era into a time of increasing offensive output. While he did not hit any home runs, he did manage to steal 5 bases, illustrating a degree of speed and agility that complemented his playing style. Though he may not have garnered widespread fame, his contributions to the game during a pivotal time in baseball history remain part of the rich tapestry of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
244 540 49 129 17 3 0 55 5 25 43 0.239 0.274 0.281 0.555 -1682.5

Career AVG .239 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 8.6% below league average.

Career OBP .274 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 15.7% below league average.

Career SLG .281 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 19.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.555 vs. league average 0.673 across their career seasons — 17.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1913 CHW AL 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1914 CHW AL 62 133 13 31 2 0 0 8 3 7 13 0.233 .255 (-9%) .322 (-16%) .339 (-27%) .661 (-21%) -474.7
1915 CHW AL 29 47 5 9 1 0 0 3 0 5 9 0.191 — — — — -178.5
1916 CLE AL 31 73 3 16 1 1 0 8 0 1 2 0.219 .248 (-12%) .314 (-27%) .326 (-20%) .640 (-24%) -284.3
1918 CHC NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1919 CHC NL 25 50 4 11 0 1 0 1 0 2 5 0.220 .262 (-16%) .322 (-23%) .347 (-25%) .670 (-24%) -195.5
1920 CHC NL 44 90 12 28 6 0 0 13 1 2 6 0.311 .271 (+14%) .331 (avg) .363 (+4%) .694 (+2%) 19.4
1921 CHC NL 51 143 12 34 7 1 0 22 1 8 8 0.238 .286 (-17%) .344 (-19%) .395 (-24%) .739 (-22%) -569.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 3 0 27 1 1 2
3B 5 0 3 2 1 0
C 144 0 480 112 17 17
OF 24 0 19 1 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1913 CHA C 1 0 6 1 0 1
1914 CHA 1B 2 0 25 1 1 2
1914 CHA 3B 5 0 3 2 1 0
1914 CHA C 4 0 13 2 0 1
1914 CHA OF 23 0 19 1 2 0
1915 CHA 1B 1 0 2 0 0 0
1915 CHA C 19 0 59 9 3 0
1916 CLE C 25 0 86 24 2 3
1916 CLE OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1918 CHN C 1 0 2 0 1 0
1919 CHN C 18 0 55 10 3 2
1920 CHN C 29 0 88 18 2 0
1921 CHN C 47 0 171 48 6 10

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 142
First Base 3
Third Base 5
Left Field 17
Center Field 1
Right Field 9